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The illusion of Control

Why Our Obsession with Control Might Be Our Biggest Weakness

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aging
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Rethinking Aging: Finding Fulfillment

In the end, when all is stripped away and we are left only with our most cherished memories and relationships, this is what remains. The people we have loved.

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Sunshine and Deserts can Cause…

Three Tips on How Sunshine Can Cause Deserts Too much of a good thing, even sunshine, can sometimes lead to unintended consequences. The same is true in life – overindulging in pleasurable activities in pursuit of happiness can ironically lead to emptiness and unhealthy stress instead. Balance is key to more favorable results. Let’s explore this through three main ideas: 1. The consequences of overindulgence When people are motivated primarily by pleasure, especially related to food, drink, and vices, it can fuel serious health issues. Overeating can lead to obesity, overdrinking to alcoholism, and smoking to cancer and heart disease. Research shows mindful consumption – slowing down to savor your food’s taste and texture – can prevent overeating and provide other benefits. The same applies to alcohol and nicotine. Overdoing it decreases enjoyment as your body builds up a tolerance. 2. The psychology of overindulgence Overindulgence often goes beyond just physical cravings. Psychological factors play a big role in overconsumption behaviors too. While complex, some general tips can help: Our ability to control physical appetites is linked to managing other aspects of life – lust, anger, gossip, greed. It’s all connected. Aim for balance across the board, not just hitting one area. 3. Neurodivergence and coping with ups and downs Neurodivergent individuals’ brains develop or work differently, leading to different strengths and challenges compared to neurotypical people. Historically, neurodivergence was viewed as a disorder to treat. But now, it’s being reframed as simply a different way of learning and processing, with “disabilities” stemming more from an inaccessible society. For neurodivergent people, and everyone really, engaging in positive mood-boosting activities consistently, not just when feeling down, is important. This trains your brain…

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Finding Your Holiday Zen

The holiday season should be a time of joy and relaxation, yet many of us find ourselves overwhelmed by the endless to-do lists and family dynamics.

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Elon, Vivek, Trump eyeing Veteran Cuts

The Rich Masters of Deceit: Donald Trump, Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will exterminate all programs that benefit the working class and Military Veterans those they deem valueless. Elon, Vivek and Trump are foreigners in some cases 1 or 2 generations removed who have no respect, or regard for our democracy or the US Military who have sacrificed their lives for our democratic way of life.

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White Man Kills Wife Over Medical Bills

I recently interviewed a white guy in prison for killing his whole family. I asked him, “Why,” he said, “Cause, they were home.” but then I asked, “how could this have been prevented?” And he was brutally honest, I’ll have to admit, it made perfect sense. He said, “His wife should have checked the mailbox.”

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California Slavery Reparations Bills unraveled

Newsom’s aides pushed to dramatically narrow a proposal for a new state reparations agency.

Elon Musk Gets Mocked

Elon Musk is always in the news for his mercurial behavior. According to reports Musk is currently being sued by Don Lemon for the fastest firing on planet earth: Don Lemon’s Show getting Axed on X within 30 seconds. Furthermore, Musk is also under fire for sharing an AI-generated video of presumptive Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris saying ridiculous things. The video went viral and sparked discussions about the role of fake images in influencing potential voters. Yet he still has his sycophants that praise and kiss his ass every chance they get. But anyway, Musk is all over the place he recently introduced an AI chatbot called Grok, which he claims does a better job at responding to questions and queries than its competitors. The Irony: Grok doesn’t hold back when asked to roast Musk, when queried it reply’s Elon Musk is a narcissist prick. Additionally, Musk has been training what he calls “the world’s most powerful AI” at xAI’s new supercomputer facility in Memphis, Tennessee. The “Memphis Supercluster” supposedly features 100,000 liquid-cooled GPUs and aims to achieve significant advancements in AI training by December this year. However, there have been concerns about its impact on the local power grid and infrastructure. Not to mention all the jobs that will be lost for humans in the near and present future as a result… ~Balance Due